Sherwin Williams Metropolis SW 9575
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- Metropolis for bedroom (1 photo)
- Metropolis for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Metropolis for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 9575 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Metropolis reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Metropolis undertones?
- Is Metropolis SW 9575 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Metropolis
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Metropolis SW 9575
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 9575 |
| Name: | Metropolis |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Emerald Designer Edition - Minimal + Modern |
What color is Sherwin Williams Metropolis?
Sherwin Williams Metropolis SW 9575 is a deep, muted charcoal-brown with a soft reddish cast that keeps it from reading as flat black. Its low saturation gives the color a weathered, grounded look, especially on large wall areas or built-in cabinetry. In bright natural light, Metropolis can reveal more of its warm brown undertone, while evening lighting tends to pull it toward a near-black charcoal. Pair it with warm white trim, aged brass, cognac leather, or pale oak to bring out its earthy character. This shade is especially effective for library walls, dining rooms, exterior accents, or a dramatic kitchen island.
Metropolis for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Metropolis for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 9575 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark beige real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 9575 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Metropolis reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Metropolis undertones?
Metropolis is a deep, very muted earthy brown. The HEX sample has a subtle red bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear red. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
89, 80, 79
Is Sherwin Williams Metropolis cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 6°, this brown leans warm, but it is close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
SW 9575 Metropolis HSL code: 6, 6%, 33%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Metropolis
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Metropolis:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
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Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Metropolis with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 186, such as Sherwin Williams Mountain Air and Niebla Azul.
LRV of Metropolis
Metropolis has an LRV of 8.38% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 8.38%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #59504f |
| RGB Decimal | 89, 80, 79 |
| RGB Percent | 34.90%, 31.37%, 30.98% |
| HSV | Hue: 6° Saturation: 11.24% Value: 34.9% |
| HSL | hsl(6, 6, 33) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.11 Yellow: 11.24 Key: 65.1 |
| YIQ | Y: 82.577 I: 5.684 Q: 1.593 |
| XYZ | X: 8.4 Y: 8.426 Z: 8.579 |
| CIE Lab | L:34.854 a:3.511 b:1.939 |
| CIE Luv | L:34.854 u:5.194 v:1.844 |
| Decimal | 5853263 |
| Hunter Lab | 29.027, 0.854, 2.796 |
Color equivalents
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